TUC challenges surge in racist abuse following EU vote

A new TUC report calls on unions, employers and the Government to redouble efforts to tackle the increase in racism following the vote to leave the EU.

A new TUC report calls on unions, employers and the Government to redouble efforts to tackle the increase in racism following the vote to leave the EU. The report ‘Challenging racism after the EU referendum’ comes after a major spike in reports of racist and xenophobic incidents since the referendum and includes a set of immediate actions that government, employers and trade unions can take to challenge and defeat racist behaviour. Recommendations for employers are as follows:

  • Adopt and promote zero-tolerance anti-discrimination policies, such as Transport for London’s well- publicised policy of prosecuting those who abuse staff.
  • Have a system in place which allows staff to report discrimination at work easily, and have the confidence employers will take complaints seriously.
  • Work with unions to train and support staff.

Readers should also note that The Telegraph have reported that workers who voted for Britain to leave the European Union in the referendum in June have complained of experiencing hostile remarks, harassment, and “cultural bullying” from Remain-supporting colleagues. PwC, the consultancy firm, is advising four companies whose pro-Brexit staff have lodged legal complaints over angry clashes in the office and on social media.

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